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New study reveals Ladakh's Zanskar glaciers are slowing and thinning due to climate change, impacting long-term water security in the Indus basin.
Indian scientists detect unusually high ozone layer over North Bay of Bengal, providing crucial insights into stratospheric transport and atmospheric dynamics.
IMD forecasts below-normal rainfall for August and second half of monsoon, with strengthening El Niño conditions impacting agricultural prospects.
Houthi attacks in Red Sea threaten India's crude oil imports, forcing reliance on Russian supplies and impacting global energy chokepoints.
India spearheads soil health revolution with 25.89 crore Soil Health Cards, natural farming expansion, and AI integration for sustainable agriculture and climate action.
US-Iran ceasefire collapses, igniting fresh violence in Strait of Hormuz, jeopardizing global trade; India urged to assert diplomatic leadership and secure Malacca chokepoint.
Western Ghats protection plan faces 12-year impasse; Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa relent on ESA, urging southern states to act after floods and landslides.
NOAA confirms 'super' El Niño likely, threatening India's monsoon amidst 35% June rainfall deficit, raising drought concerns for food and fiscal planning.
IMD confirms El Niño emergence in Pacific, predicting intensification and below-normal Southwest Monsoon rainfall for India.
Zojila Tunnel breakthrough at 11,578 feet highlights India's engineering triumph over extreme Himalayan geological and climatic challenges.
Decoding summer's climate: El Niño's monsoon threat, western disturbances' impact, and heatwave definitions explained for better understanding.
Strait of Hormuz tensions disrupt global energy flows, threatening economic stability and highlighting geopolitical vulnerabilities in critical maritime chokepoints.
Strait of Hormuz crisis disrupts global energy supply; Iran leverages strategic position amid conflict, impacting India's security and economy.
China and Pakistan propose joint peace initiative amidst West Asia conflict, signaling a more active diplomatic role for Beijing.
Oil exploitation and geopolitical conflicts severely degrade Persian Gulf's unique ecosystems, threatening marine life and regional stability, demanding urgent conservation.
China's extensive undersea mapping in strategic oceans raises concerns over potential submarine warfare capabilities against the U.S. and allies.
Iran's IRBM test targeting Diego Garcia signals expanded military capabilities and heightened tensions in the Indian Ocean region.
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